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Protective Order Violation in Virginia

273 cases across 9 jurisdictions · 2025

Charge statistics were restated in July 2026 — cases are now grouped by the Virginia Code section charged. What changed and why

Of 273 protective order violation cases filed in 2025 across 9 Virginia jurisdictions, 211 reached an outcome — an average dismissal rate of 58.8% and an average conviction rate of 35.1%. Statewide, 9.5% of Protective Order Violation charges are reduced to a lesser offense.

Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (prosecutor-dropped cases). Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Rates are averaged across 9 jurisdictions with available data. Data covers 2025 public court records. Last updated: July 8, 2026

Key takeaways

  • Across 9 Virginia jurisdictions, Protective Order Violation cases had an average dismissal rate of 58.8% and conviction rate of 35.1% in 2025 (273 cases).
  • Dismissal rates ranged from 29.2% in Chesterfield County to 85.0% in Montgomery County among jurisdictions with protective order violation data.
  • Statewide, 9.5% of Protective Order Violation charges were reduced to a lesser offense.
273
Total Cases
58.8%
Avg Dismissal Rate
▲ vs 40.5% all charges
35.1%
Avg Conviction Rate
▼ vs 58.1% all charges
10.1 months
Avg Sentence
9.5%
Charge Reduction Rate

Exhibit · Outcomes vary by court

Where Protective Order Violation cases are dismissed or dropped, by jurisdiction

Montgomery County 85.0% Stafford County 68.2% Virginia Beach 67.4% Prince William County 66.7% Orange County 65.0% Spotsylvania County 55.6% Lynchburg 46.9% Norfolk 42.9% Chesterfield County 29.2%

Across the 9 busiest courts85.0% in Montgomery County to 29.2% in Chesterfield County — same charge, different result by court.

Top 9 jurisdictions by Protective Order Violation case volume · 2025 public court records · methodology

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9 jurisdictions

Comparison by Court

Jurisdiction Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Median Duration Avg Sentence
Virginia Beach 48 67.4% 25.6% 1.4 months 8.6 months
Chesterfield County 43 29.2% 45.8% 4.4 months 10.1 months
Lynchburg 37 46.9% 50.0% 3.5 months 6.3 months
Orange County 31 65.0% 35.0% 6.4 months 5.6 months
Norfolk 27 42.9% 35.7% 5.2 months 1.0 years
Stafford County 24 68.2% 31.8% 1.3 months 1.1 years
Montgomery County 21 85.0% 15.0% 2.8 months 1.0 years
Prince William County 21 66.7% 33.3% 4.2 months 10.6 months
Spotsylvania County 21 55.6% 44.4% 3.2 months 1.5 years

Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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Related Virginia Statutes

Virginia Code sections associated with Protective Order Violation charges.

16.1-253.2 — Protective Order Violation
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Data source: Virginia public court records, 2025. 273 cases analyzed across 9 jurisdictions. Last updated July 8, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Montgomery County has the highest dismissal rate for Protective Order Violation at 85.0%. Use the comparison table above to see how all Virginia jurisdictions compare for dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines.
A total of 273 Protective Order Violation cases were filed across 9 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025, with an average dismissal rate of 58.8%. Click on any jurisdiction above to see detailed statistics for that court.
The average conviction rate for Protective Order Violation across Virginia is 35.1%, based on 2025 public court records. Rates vary by jurisdiction — use the comparison table above to see how each court differs. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Virginia attorney.

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